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Events

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Honors Mixer

The Honors Mixer is a mix of events, topics, and styles:

Winter Craft Event
Thursday, December 7th
5:00-7:00pm

Ketchum 1B71
Hosted by the Student Advisory Board

Get into the holiday spirit by joining us for our final event of the semester, our Winter Craft Event! We'll have cookies, candy canes, hot cocoa, apple cider, and supplies for making paper snowflakes and all kinds of holiday cards. We hope to see you there!

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Mood Boosts

Take a break in your day and join us for a Mood Boost!  Stop in for something to drink, grab a snack, and hang out for a bit.  Connect with Honors faculty and your fellow Honors students, work on the jigsaw puzzle, check out the BioLounge exhibits, grab some paper and draw, and more.  We'd love to see you there!

All Mood Boosts will be held in the Museum of Natural History's BioLounge in the Henderson building

Spring 2024 Mood Boosts

  • Thursday, January 18, 2024 from 3:00-4:00pm
    • Hosted by Dr. Kate Fischer
  • Tuesday, February 20th, 2024 from 1:30-2:30pm
    • Hosted by Dr. Ali Hatch
  • March 2024 Mood Boost date announced soon. Stay tuned!
  • Tuesday, April 2, 2024 from 3:00-4:00pm
    • Hosted by Dr. Jenny Schwartz
Symposium

Honors Thesis Symposium

Interested in writing an honors thesis?  Hear current thesis students present their research and reflect on the thesis writing process, followed by a Q&A session. If you've attended our symposium before, join us again to hear from new speakers!

Thursday, November 30, 2023
Humanities 150
Doors open at 5:00pm
Symposium starts at 5:30pm

Hosted by Dr. Ali Hatch
This event is wheelchair accessible.

Our student speakers are:

Regina Leuty - Environmental Studies
Efficiency of Non-invasive Methods in Urban Wildlife Studies: A Focus on Urban Coyotes (Canis latrans)

Emmeline Nettles - International Affairs
Commodifying Data: Analyzing Legal Regulations on Foreign Digital Payment Systems, A Comparative Analysis Between the United States and the People’s Republic of China

Zoey Shutes - General Honors
The Bigger Picture of Being Well: Well-Being, Rumination, and Respiratory Infection in Older Adults

Arrive at 5:00pm to grab a seat and a slice of pizza! The symposium will start at 5:30pm.


Click here to watch the Spring 2021 Thesis Symposium recording (Password is CUBoulder)

You are also welcome to catch up with some previous thesis presentations. 

To see a step-by-step outline of how to get started, please check out our Honors Thesis - Getting Started handout.  If you still have questions, please feel free to email honors@colorado.edu or call us at 303-492-6617.
 

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TV With a Prof

One of our most popular event series, TV With a Prof is a chance to watch an old episode fave or find a new show to love, while participating in a lively discussion:
 
The Summer I Turned Pretty
Season 1, Episode 1: Summer House

*new date/location*
Monday, November 6th, 2023 from 5:30-7:00pm
With Dr. Jenny Schwartz
Humanities 125
Snacks will be served.

Join Dr. Schwartz to discuss the psychology of adolescent identity development in "The Summer I Turned Pretty".

"The Summer I Turned Pretty" is a popular romantic drama based on the young adult novel trilogy of the same name.  It follows 15-year-old Lola Tung (Belly), as she faces the challenges of love, loss, and growing up.  We will discuss the advantages and pitfalls of a show that is both for and about high schoolers who are navigating the development of their identities.

 
 
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Distinguished Lecture Series

Join us for our upcoming Distinguished Lecture Series! Our Fall 2023 Distinguished Lecturer will be Dr. Zoe Donaldson.

It's not love, it's just dopamine
Wednesday, October 25th from 5:30-6:30pm

With Dr. Zoe Donaldson
Humanities 250
Arrive at 5:00pm for a seat and a slice of pizza! The talk starts at 5:30pm.
This event is wheelchair accessible and open to all CU Boulder students, faculty, and staff.

Join Dr. Zoe Donaldson, a Professor of Neuroscience at CU Boulder, to learn about the science of love and loss through the study of monogamous prairie voles. Prairie voles are small rodents about the size of a tennis ball. Whether in the laboratory or the wild, these small creatures form lifelong pair bonds akin to human romantic relationships - some might say they fall in love and experience loss similarly to humans. Through her fundamental research focused on how the brain changes as these animals form and lose bonds, she hopes to understand how to help grieving individuals cope and re-engage with life. She has been highlighted in the Economist and the Washington Post.

All CU students, faculty, staff, alums, and community partners are welcome to attend.

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JEDI Series

Join the Honors Program for our next events in the Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion series:

Imposter Syndrome Workshop
Wednesday, October 4, 2023 from 5:00-6:30pm
Hosted by Dr. Kate Fischer
Humanities 135
Snacks will be provided.

Ever feel like you're faking it? That everyone around you has it together, and you're the only one struggling, or that not understanding something on the first try means you're a failure? Do you feel like you have to get perfect grades or that no one else in a group project can do it as well as you can?

If you've ever felt like a fraud, a perfectionist, or like your worth is determined by your grades, this workshop is for you. We'll discuss the different forms of imposter syndrome and work through some ways to combat it. Bring your openness and honesty, and walk away knowing you're not alone.


My CU Journey: Adelita Mendoza
Tuesday, September 19, 2023 from 5:30-6:30pm
Co-hosted by Honors Program and Miramontes Arts & Sciences Program (MASP)
Lucile Berkeley Buchanan Building, Room 130
 
Dr. Adelita Mendoza, a former McNair Scholar and MASP graduate, will share her journey as a first-generation Latina woman in science at CU Boulder to accomplished researcher with a prestigious award for the NIH. Arrive at 5:00pm for pizza! The presentation will begin at 5:30pm.
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Honors Orientation

Tune in via Zoom for a detailed introduction to our Honors Program. Learn about opportunities that are available to you as an Honors student in the College of Arts & Sciences, including events, classes, and more! Meet some of CU's great Honors and Honors RAP faculty and staff and learn how you can make the program work best for you. There is an extensive Q&A chat after the overview, so be sure to bring your questions!

Tuesday, September 5, 2023 from 5:00-6:00pm
Hosted by Honors & Honors RAP faculty & staff

Watch a recording of the Orientation here

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SciTalks Lecture Series

The Honors Program features talks on science-related topics each semester. Stay tuned for the Fall 2023 SciTalks Lecture dates.

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Honors Film Club

Get together and watch movies with us and your fellow Honors students!  Stay tuned for the Fall 2023 Honors Film Club dates.

Programs and Clubs

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Honors Scholars Program

Students in the Honors Scholars Program take honors classes, participate in honors events, and have a role in building and promoting the Honors Community.  Visit Honors Scholars on Instagram too!

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Honors Program Blog

For the latest news about Arts and Sciences Honors Program students, visit the Student Advisory Board blog.

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Honors Journal

The University of Colorado Honors Journal is currently accepting submissions of artwork, writing, music, video, and more from all undergraduates at CU Boulder.

@CUBoulderHonorsProgram

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